Canny online shoppers have found bargains galore on a DIY retail website, after a computer glitch slashed the price tag of expensive items.

Screwfix.com suffered the internet screw-up, which saw a swarm of customers buy a variety of valuable hardware and tools at the reduced cost of just £34.99.

Shoppers landed power tool bargains, and it is understood even expensive ride-on lawn mowers because of the inadvertent price drop.

Happy customers took to social media to spread the word of the pricing glitch before the website was shutdown over "technical issues".

Some shoppers apparently visited their local Screwfix stores on Friday morning to ensure they received purchases before a potential delivery recall.

In a statement given to Sky News, Screwfix said: "Last night a number of customers visiting the site experienced a technical issue which resulted in some products being displayed at obviously low prices.

"The issue has now been resolved and everything is back up and running as normal.

"We have reviewed all transactions and those customers affected are being contacted today and issued a refund."

But the company indicated that those who had dashed to shops early on Friday would get to keep their haul.

"This does not affect any customers that have already received a delivery or collected their goods.

"We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused," the firm said.

According to solicitor Maung Aye, from law firm Mackrell Turner Garrett, there is no recourse for shoppers who have not yet received their items.

"In a situation where you have paid for an item at a lower price and the shop has only realised after you have paid for and taken the item - ie where the contract is complete - the shop has sold you the item and you are not under any obligation to pay the difference or return the item," Mr Aye told Sky News.

"However, this will not necessarily be the case for those whose goods have not yet been dispatched or collected as the contract may not have been completed and the store can therefore retract their offer of sale."